June 23, 2024
K-3rd Grade
4th-5th Grade
Story Focus: In week 4, we take a look at some of David’s Psalms— specifically, Psalms 8, 16, and 19. David wrote a lot about the things he observed in nature and the world around him that God had created. Through creation, we notice how God is at work—even if sometimes we struggle to see God’s work in our own lives. Joy is all around us. We just have to look
Bottom Line: Find joy in what you see around you. God has given us the amazing ability to use our senses so we can find joy through the beauty of God’s creation. When kids tap into these senses, they can discover God in a whole new way. Even if not all of our senses work perfectly, we can find ways to see how God is at work in the world around us.
Key Question: When is it hard to find joy? Kids are facing a lot of hard things these days—so much so that it can be difficult for them to find joy. As our kids discover more about our true source of joy—our relationship with God—we hope that they’ll begin to discover different ways to look for joy in what they see and experience each day.
Memory Verse: “ A cheerful heart makes you healthy, but a broken spirit dries you up." Proverbs 17:22 NIRV.
Joy: Choosing to celebrate what God is doing.